Understanding and Addressing the Health Implications of Anti-LGBTQ+ Legislation

Intensifying social discourse and political movements have stalled a trajectory of increasing support for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, plus (LGBTQ+) people. Emerging anti-LGBTQ+ restrictions and legislation have critical implications for organizations and workers. This anthology highlights anticipated challenges including effects on stigmatization at the individual and societal level, and negative physical and mental health-related consequences that vary across subgroups in the U.S. and beyond. In addition, this synthesis describes individual, ally, and organizational strategies for protecting and improving the health of LGBTQ+ workers. In so doing, this work provides timely, evidence-based predictions as well as recommendations to support LGBTQ+ workers.